Learning from adverse events

An adverse event is an event that could have caused, or did result in, harm to people or groups of people.

This programme of work supports a consistent national approach to adverse events through:

  • identification
  • reviews
  • reporting
  • learning

A national framework for Scotland

A national approach developed to help care providers manage adverse events

Adverse events toolkit

Tools to promote consistent implementation of the National framework

Support for staff

Advice and support for staff involved in an adverse event

Support for health boards

Advice and support for health boards reporting on, or involved in, an adverse event

Support for families and carers

Advice and support for the families and carers of people affected by an adverse event

Key resources

Publications, reports and other learning resources